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The house was built between 1887 and 1893 by Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton for lawyer and politician Walter Gresham. In 1923 the Catholic diocese bought the house, and, situated across the street from the Sacred Heart Church, it served as a bishop's residence. The diocese opened the mansion to the public in 1963. The home is estimated to have cost $250,000 at the time {Link without Title} ; today it's value is estimated at over $5.5 million. Image:Bishop's palace.jpg Image:Bishop's palace side.jpg Image:Bishop's palace marker.jpg EXTERNAL LINK |
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